New NBSM standards for imported cement lead to Nepal shortage
Construction of hydropower projects has stalled due to the cement shortage in Nepal. Imports have been halted as the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) has set new s...
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ACC Ltd launches Chandrapur Green Building Centre
In line ACC Ltd's commitment to the concept of sustainable construction and a greener environment in India, the cement producer has launched its Green Building Centre in Chandra...
OCL India a step nearer to new plant in Rajgangpur
At a public hearing, OCL India Ltd has received local support in Rajgangpur, Sundargarh district, for a new 2.25Mta cement cement plant, plus 3Mta of additional clinker capacity...
Hyderabad High Court halts construction of Nagarjuna Cements' third unit
The Hyderabad High Court has issued notices to the Central and Telengana state governments to halt the construction of a third unit of Nagarjuna Cements Ltd in Suryapet district...
Wonder Cement signs MSW MoU
India-based Wonder Cement has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the municipal council of Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, regarding the use of municipal waste to fuel it...
Floods and sand shortages force cement price cut in northern India
Cement producers in northern India are forced to cut cement prices by INR2-3 (US$0.01-0.03)/50kg bag every week due to lower demand, particularly in flood-prone states such Utta...
Emami plans to lift capacity to 6Mta
Emami Cement Ltd plans to raise its total production capacity to 6Mta as its 2Mta plant being set up in Odisha's Jajpur district is likely to be commissioned by March 2018.
Sanghi Cements plans floating cement terminal
Sanghi Cements is considering setting up a floating terminal at Kochi Port as part of expanding its coastal movements to south Indian markets. A team from the company is schedul...
Star Cement looking to increase capacity
Star Cement is reportedly looking to expand its clinker and cement capacity in India by investing in greenfield and brownfield projects. The Century Plyboards (India) Ltd subsid...
Emami expects to break even in FY16-17
India-based Emami Cement expects to break even by the end of FY17-18 and bank a profit by the next financial year. The company’s bottom line will be driven primarily by value an...